Maybe you're right. Our national agencies are becoming masters at 'buying high and watching it die'. Whether it’s incompetence or something darker beneath the surface, the result is the same: the people’s money disappearing into the void. Astro just the latest trophy in a cabinet full of failed investments.

Unless the government is willing to admit that our national funds (GLICs) are incompetent at investment, they MUST act to protect Astro from illegal piracy. Pantai Cahaya Bulan (Khazanah) and PNB hold billions in Astro—that is the people’s money. Allowing illegal streaming to kill a government-backed giant doesn't just hurt shareholders; it sends a message that our national agencies are only good at wasting public funds on 'failed' investments like Serba Dinamik...

You're looking at the past, but the future is about regulation. The government is finally cracking down on illegal streaming devices (ISDs). Once the 'free' illegal options are gone, millions of users will have to return to legal platforms like Astro. That's a massive untapped recovery play.Netflix can’t give you local live sports or vernacular content that defines Malaysian culture. Astro isn't just a TV provider; it's a content ecosystem that streaming giants still struggle to localize.

The government has been increasing enforcement against illegal streaming devices. While they primarily target distributors, it’s a matter of time before more coordinated actions affect the end-user experience. Investing in a legal subscription is more reliable in the long run.